Passover Leek and Olive Bites

Take advantage of leeks, in season in spring, with these Passover appropriate appetizers.

Level:
Easy

Yield:
30 bites, 2 bites per serving

Serves:
15

Ingredients

3 leeks

1 tbsp. margarine or butter

½ c. water

¼ tsp. fresh thyme leaves

salt

pepper

15 pitted Kalamta olives

30 kosher-for-Passover crackers

Directions

Cut each leek crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick rounds; keep rounds intact. Place in large bowl and cover with water. Gently swish to remove any grit. Lift out leeks into colander. Repeat with fresh water at least once or until leeks are clean. Drain in colander. Pat dry.

In 12-inch skillet, melt margarine on medium. Add leeks in single layer. Cook 5 minutes or until browned. Turn carefully and add water, thyme, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Heat to boiling. Cover and cook 5 minutes or until leeks are tender. Uncover and, if necessary, cook 2 minutes longer or until water evaporates. Center rings of leeks will rise; gently press back into place with back of teaspoon. Remove from heat and cool 10 minutes or until warm room temperature.

Top each cracker with 1 leek slice and 1 olive half. Serve immediately.